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Although I could rattle off a list, I think we should avoid the self-loathing in which our society encourages us to indulge. What about indulging in pride and self-respect while we are getting healthy?

To Alyson1985, who said, Awesome! What a great attitude. You have the power, and the food doesn't. You go, girl!

I have felt in the past that I am addicted to sweets. But as some of you say, these are my choices. No food has POWER over me!:happy:

Good deal! Positive attitude is so helpful. I fell way off the wagon yesterday, but you just get right back on. I am hungry now, as I skipped breakfast--a big mistake for anyone, but especially diabetics. My sister also has Type 2 diabetes. Originally, she said she was eating right, but I think she was in denial. (It is OK…

I would be happy to be of support. It is frustrating to lose weight and then gain it back. Why did you fall off the wagon? Do you feel able to stick with it permanently? The holidays are tough. For me, that is from Oct 31-Jan 1. Could you please explain how stone converts to pounds for those of us who measure weight in…

Mine, too. Good luck to us both. I already slipped at lunch, but that just means to choose better the rest of the day. Several people have one day a week that they can eat anything. So we'll see if I decide it's Saturday. ;-)